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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

ing point, is indeed
matter for wonder
"a striking object
lesson as to the
fckleness of for
tune. Benjamin
Holiday began life
as a poor laborerin
western New York,
went thence to Mis-
souri, at an early
day, lived in a log
cabin and bred
stock till fortune
favored him and
the discovery of the
California mines
gave him his great
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
GOTHAM'S PARKS.
THEY COVER 1897 ACRES, EUT
MORE is NEEDED.

For This Reason the Park Board Has
Decided to Increase the Number of
Small Parks in the Metropolis by Six.
Some of the Present Parks.
Excluding the little triangles left by the in
tersection Of streets at acute angles and the
few open courts where the city has fenced in
a plat of shrubs-in short, excluding all such
tracts less than an acre in siZe-New York
city has less than 200 acres of park. Of
these the noted Central park contains S43
acres and all the others but 354, or ,1e7 acres
altogether. SO the authorities have decided to
create six new narES as soon as the ground
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
An Oregon CirI,s WAY.

Miss Carrie Dillon win teach the school up
Ram Gulch this spring. Carrie is now devel
oping her muscle with pair of dumbbells,
and proposes to subjugate old Tom Carriers
freckle faced boy if she has to break his back,
and horsewhip old Tom if he interferes.-
Heppner tOre) Gazette.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

Gas is going out of use in London houses;
the best rooms are never lit by it now 1t is
at length acknowledged that the effects of it
are too damaging for health, and, worse still,
for delicate furniture, hangings and pictures
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
Popular Among the People.

He (after church)-What very eloquent
man the Rev. DR.. Whitechoker is, Miss
Breezy. was delighted with him.
She (of Chicago)-Yes, there are no flies on
DIR. Whitechoker- York Sun.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

aqueduct and tunnel. which is to more than
double the present water supply Of the city.
Unlike the Croton aqueduct, the new con-
duit's course is far under ground nearly all
the way, in places 800 feet below the surface,
and most of the way in solid rock; the leak
age, therefore, viii be almost nothing, and
when completed the water supply win suffice
for city three times the size of New York.
Then the fountains win play.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
A Curious OVERSIGHT.

Husband full of fine humor)-There is
something very curious about Henry George.
Wife-What's curious about him!
Husband-Why. he hasn't got any last
name-New York Sun.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
THE LATE BEN HOLIDAY.
Career of the Overland Stage Magnate
Briefly Told.

We present herewith the portraits of the
late Ben Holiday and his wife, the lives of
the two having presented the most remark
able and truly American chapters in the his
tory of the last forty years. That man
should start at the very foot of the ladder,
climb by diligence, forethought and financial
skill to the top, from fern boy to millionaire,
railroad president, associate and relative of
noblemen, and then sink back by series of
unprecedented misfOrtunes almost to his start.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
A Doubtful Compliment.

Candid Critic-Good photo, madame, but
it does not do you justice-in fact it does not
give you credit
Ancient Spinster dn nutter of righteous
modesty)-On, sirl you fatter me
Critic-In fact it does not give you credit
for the last fifteen years of your age.-Judge
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
THE CITY OF ADELAIDE.
JUBILEE EXHIBITION At THE SOUTH
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL.
Progress Since the City Was Founded in
1S3s-A Magnificent Water Supply.
Imports of South Australia-GrOwth of
Railroad and Telegraphic Facilities.


An exhibition was recently inaugurated at
the city of Adelaide, the capital of South Aus
tralia, the object of which is a jubilee cele-
bration commemorative of the founding of
that city in 1887. There are few cities that
have made more substantial or rapid ad-
vancement than Adelaide in similar period
of time.
The city was named after the queen of
William ". 1t is about six miles from the
east shore of ST. Vincent's gulf and 515 miles
northwest of Melbourne, and is picturesquely
situated upon q fertile plain, commanding at
many points a fine view of Gulf st. Vincent.
On the south and east is a magnificent amphi-
theatre of hills. Though the river Torrens is
not navigable, it gives the city fine water
supply and divides it in two parts. South of
the river is the business part of the city, on
the north the residence streets. With its
suburbs, Adelaide has a population of 10, 600
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
AN IOWA ASYLUM.
HOW THE FEEBLE MINDED ARE
CARED FOR AT GLENWOOD.

Best Sources as to the Proper Treat
ment of Idiots-NOt Enough Attention
at Present Given the Defective Glasses.
Especial Correspondence
GLENwooD, Ia, July 12.-The tenth CEN
sus gives the number Of persons belonging to
the defective and delinquent classes in the
United States, including criminals at AGA ,s51,
or l in every los of the total population.
The cost of supporting the great army of de-
ficiency was placed at S10OOO,oOO year. In
the jails, almshouses, novels, in the high
ways and byways of the land are to be found
the weak and vicious reproducing their kind,
only to entail upon succeeding generations an
increasing horde of illegitimates, criminals
and paupers, to become a burden of expense
for crime, not to speak of the untold expense
of ruined lives, disease and suffering.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

The medal will be Of gold, larger than .
double eagle, and will weigh eighty-eight
pennyweights. The design is unique and ap-
propriate. From bar, on which is to be en-
graved: presented to Frank Robinson will
be suspended diminutive yawl, emblematic
of the boat which Robinson used; from the
boat, and connected with it by small anchor
chains, will hang the medal itself. The center
piece will represent the Mystery under full
sail, with pennant at the peak, surrounded
with laurels. On the mainsail will be placed
these words, used by Robinson when the ship
wrecked pleasure seekers scrambled for his
fragile boat: "Waitl Children first!''
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

William Nj. Shannon Of South Carolina who
was killed in duel some years ago Like
many Of the enterprising young men of the
south broken in fortune 10y the war, Capt
Shannon sought a new field in the far west.
and after q short residence in Denver located
in Cheyenne. There lie succeeded in busi-
ness and gained many friends, by whom hi:
appointment was urged.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

Wyoming is one
OF many recent in
dications of the
great changes since
1865: for the cap
tain is a scion Of
the noted Shannon
family of South
Car olina, and
served through the
war as a Confed-
crate soldier
de camp to Gen. r.
II. Anderson. He
is q brother of the
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04


rods. And, despite the fine and impressive
array above, one may toll or tramp for hours
in thickly settled sections Of the city and not
see break in the solid masses of brick, stone
and mortar, especially on the east side.
But the park commissioners resolved at their
last meeting to open six new parks at least,
and now the matter awaits the action Of the
board of street openings, whose function it is
under the law to locate the parks, condemn"
the property for public purposes and obtain
Little to it. So far this board has made but
two selections, all on the west side of the city,
so the inference is that they will make twice
as many on the east side, where the need is
more than twice as great. The places selected
are only such as could be thrown open to the
public with very little delay. In the mean
time labor is progressing rapidly on the great
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
They Knew Him.

.Applicant-Are you in need of collectori
I have good references here from Blank &,
Son, my late employers.
Manager-Wby did you leave them7
Applicant you see their customers
got so they all knew me and could dodge me,
which necessitated a change.-Omaha World.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
4 DUSKY HERO.
HOW THEY ARE GOING TO RE-
WARD FRANK ROBINSON.

He is the Cot,red Man Who Hurried to
the Rescue of the Victims of the Dis
aster to the Yacht Mystery in Jamaica
BAY, .
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

MYSTERY AFTER THE DISASTER.
He pulled women and children into his
boat before other help came. Some Of them
died from shock afterward, but all save those
rescued by Robinson perished, nearly thirty
in all.
The Windward club of Jamaica bay pro-
poses to give Robinson handsome trophy in
commemoration of his bravery. 1t will bear
this inscription:
In appreciation of heroism in rescung nine per.
sons from the wreck of yacht Mystery, Jamaica
bay, July IL, 1887.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
20 Wonder.

"You say the murdered man was leaning
against the fence when the prisoner hacked
him to pieces" cross examined the lawyer.
"Now, while this was taking place how did
you stand!'
81 stood aghast, was the trembling re-
ply.-Judge.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
WyOming's New Secretary.

NyOmInSS New secretary.
The recent appointment Of Capt. S. D.
Shannon to be secretary of the territory of
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04
HOW TOMMY SPENT THE FOURTH.

To have Just Aunky dory
Time upon the Fourth July.
So, when dawned the welcome morning,
Tommy and his comrade kid,
Meath a cherry tree together
Long in consultation hid,
And mischievously decided
TO set fireworks off, but where
II would be the most convenient
To give folks around scare.
Soon they spied the country parson,
\ near sighted, lank divine,
Driving down the lane holding
On his mare by slacken'd line;
: Up they slyly stole behind him,
and beneath his wagon sot
A torpedo off that started
The old mare upon trot
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-08-04

Goodness gracious it was awful!
How that old gray mare did go,
Needless Of the startled parsons
Frantic shouts of whoa a,-there--whoa. !"
As the rustics in their doorways
Vowed q worse sight never had
Scandalized that old turnpike road
Was their parson going mad!''
Tommy and his comrade chuckled
Ger the mischief they had done;
Thought it was boss" beginning
For bully day of funl
Later on, of tricks unwearied, :. :
They big firecracker lit,
Tied it on q stray Tom cats tail,
And the feline took a fit. y
In field close by, Biddy
Fresh from Erin's lovely isle.
Sat milking meek bovine,
When like lightning DER stile
Leap'd the madden'd Tom cat at her,
All ablaze its furry tail,
And upset the fainting milkmaid,
: With her Overflowing pail.
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

THERE is something frightful in the
way great multitudes of people are
often doomed to death in the collisions
of trains in the East. 1t is thing
worthy of attention that these holo-
causts on a wholesale scale are never
recorded of California. The Tehachepi
disaster of four years ago, when only
twenty or thirty people perished, is
the only contribution we can make to
this melancholy roll of immolation.
There is something criminal, which
ought to be punishable, in this modern
Aceldama. The mad American rush
to make money-in order to pay inter-
est ON watered railway stocks-is at
the bottom of it all.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
successsul Enterprise.

Everv man or woman who purchased took
in the companies.who are selling the. Wolf
skin. Porter. Providencia, and otf .er large
rapchos. will acknowledge that they never
made better or safer investments. The de-
mand for good land is so gres.t that all large
ranchos that are bought at any reasonable
price, will certainly bring to the purchasers
an immense return on their investmest The
same enterprising gentlemen who are so sue
cessfully managing the ranches above men,
toned, have been fortunate enough to secure
10. 600 acres of the best land in the famous
Lankershim Ranch in the San Fernando Val
ley, only eight miles from Los Angeles.
The syndicate who purchased this fine
property, are about to form "A company to
own, and subdivide, and sell this 10000
acres The.frs purchasers of stock will get
the land at $65 per acre by subscribing for
the stock at 800 per share on very easy
terms.
The sale of stock win beginsTucsday, Au-
gust 2ne, at the offices of BYRAM & POIN-
DEXTER, 81 West First Street, and BURCH
& BOAL, 1876 West First Street.
The names of Dan Mcfarland, L. T. Garn-
sey, f. T. Garbutt, s. B. Hunt, S. W. Luit-
weller, C. J. Ellis, Clifford Evans, r. z.
Shaw, E. A. Forester, and others who are
connected with this enterprise, are sufii-
cient guarantee of its good faith and success
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
THE Ernress of Yesterday, in answer

THE Express of yesterday, in answer
to our protest against the publication
of an exceeding filthy thing, which
should not be obtruded into family,
especially within week after its vir-
tuous structures upon the Times, says
that the HERALD once printed some
thing whose publication its then pub
Usher regretted exceedingly, and which
appeared during his absence. Now
we are at loss to know what justifica-
ton there is in the Eapress's outraging
canons which itself set up in the fact
that, long time ago, a regrettable
matter appeared in the columns OF
contemporary. 1t seems to us that
the standard for self-respecting news
paper is that of right; and that a
misadventure of another journal at a
remote period furnishes it no justiti-
cation for positive indecency. The
mere fact that highly flagrant scan-
dal may be a matter of record affords
no reason for foisting it upon the fam
ily circle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
1T behooves the Southern Pacif

1T behooves the Southern Pacific
Railway, in view of the spoliations
u pom its line in Arizona, either TO
supply its trains with guards or to in
un date the territory with an army OF
eff cient detectives. The time is close
at hand when the great volume OF
transcontinental travel will pass over
that road unless it is deferred by posi-
tive personal danger. A great cor
poration like the Southern Pacific
ought to be able to hunt marauders
in to their holes in short order.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
LOST AND FOUND.


GTOLEN-AT SANTA MONICA, AT THE
- Hotel Arcadia, on July 11th last, the fol-
lowing articles: One silver hunting-case
-winder watch, engraved with coat of
arms of Geneva, Switzerland, where watch
was made, and monogram, "E. +. S. jr.,"
one gold chatelaine, plain, heavy links with
large spring ring for button hole and one for
pencil one gold lead pencil, plain barrel,
marked with owners name; one gold quartz
locket marked ''E. F. s. jr, July 4, 1887"
one yellowish alligator porte-monnaie con-
tanning $15 gold and Is cents silver. One
hundred u9llars tiSI reward VIII De Paid ior the
leading to their recovery, If sent to Arcadia
Hotel, Santa Monica, or to "M.," Herald
office. au12tf
T OSt-JULY I'D, A DARK BROWN
IL horse, hind feet white, tail bobbed Of
saddle markes on side; had on harness
when last seen on Pico street. Return same
to corner Ellis avenue and Thompson street
and receive pay. jy5tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
EDUCATIONAL.

I. ALoNzQ FISHER, A. NJ, PHI. D.. FROM
81 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore,
will shortly organize, in Los Angeles,
Kirkwood Academy-an nudenominational
school of high grade, which will be modelled
after the German gymnasium. In the COM
mercial and collegiate departments, DR..
Fisher will be aided by Professor Charles
Davidson, NJ. A, (from Yale), founder of
the Minneapolis Academy, the Chevaler F.
L. o. Roehrig, Phi. d. (Leipsic,) of Los An
geles, and others.
1. Advanced classes, for boys only,
will be organized Wednesday, September
Ia, at 702 s. Olive ST., near Eighth.
2. KirkwoOd Primary School, for both
boys and girls, will be organized by a
competent lady, Monda7, August 15, in
the German Lutheran Church on Olive St.,
between Seventh and Eighth.
3. KirkwOod kindergarten is now in
session at the Church, daily, till IL NJ, under
the direction of Miss Belle Pendleton, who
will enroll kindergarten and primary pupils
Residence, Tenth and Flower streets.
Boarding pupils accommodated.
For further information address the Prin-
cipal at 33 s. Olive ST., near Second. ag3 I'm
COMMERCIAL NIGHT sChOOL-BOOK-
" keeping, penmanship, and arithmatic
thoroughly taught. Room IL, Schumacher
Block. LIB LAWSON. Principal. je2-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

been no absolute failure there, fully
half crop having been recorded. As
a matter of fact, very scant rainfall
in Southern California secures a satis-
factory crop. On the other hand, in
the East, if there is stinted rainfall
for week or 50, when the corn is in
the tassel, all hope for a harvest. is
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

No clamor has ever proceeded from
a newspaper more strident and un-
ceasing than that which has emanated
from the HERALD for adequate hotel
accommodations for the city of Los
Angeles. We are glad to say that it
looks as ii this prize desiderat,tm would
be at last accomplished by a concerted
movement of our capitalists. 1t is
heartily to be hoped that this consum-
nation SO devoutly to be wished will
be rushed forward to instant compile
finu
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

THE people of Los Angeles are look
ing eagerly forward to the time when
San Fernando street will be relieved
from the railway tracks which at pres
ent SO cunbarrassingly cucumber it.,
and when its various and devious
snares will be subjected to something
like a system, relieved of danger. A
great Union Depot is necessity Of
the immediate future and it is bound
to come as an early incident of our
growth, with levee as corollary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

The fire in the Wilson block last
night was handled by the Fire De-
partment in capital style. Consider
ing its facilities in water and engines
We have a force deserving of all
praise. With the addition of two
new engines, and an extension of the
water mains, We presume that even
the London Underwriters, who are
said to have lately moved in the
matter, will be satisfied.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
FOR SALE--City Property.


DOR sALE-BY BILLINGS & McGowN,
T. 10 N. Spring street.
New to-day. August 13, 1887:
X45OO-Two lots in Angeleno Heights oOx
$50, on Sunset avenue; fronts the view; Il
$15OOSLot in the Wheeler tract, for few
days.
$4OO-Choice lots in Pasadena.
/ $2100-Lot on Figueroa street.
$100-Lot on Eleventh street.
%40O0-Lot 106, Park Villa tract, 5Ox175
on clean corner of Washington and Bonnes-
ella avenue.
$900-Choice lots on Diamond street, on
line of cable cars.
$15OO-Choice lot on Boyle Heights.
$450-Lots 40x120 in Los Angeles I'm
provement tract.
$3OOO-Lot 50x15O in De Cells tract.
$3600-5 lots on Fourth street corner of
Canal street.
$16O0-Lot on Washington street near San
Pedro.
$55OO-Two choice lots in Ellis tract.
S3750-Choice lot on Grand avenue neur
S175O-Lot in Park villa tract.
$2200-Choice lot on west side of Hope
street.
$45O-Choice lots near San Pedro street.
$45O-l7.12 acres near Baptist College at
$3.50 per acre.
$1250-20 acres near Figueroa street at
$3.50 per acre.
$4,000 lots in Longstreet tract.
S6000-Lot on west side OF Figueroa
street.
$70OO-Lot on west side of Figueroa
street
S550-LotS in Urmston tract.
S600-Lots in Urmston tract.
$1IO0-Lots in Urmston tract.
Sl050-Lot in Bloom street.
$1S00-Lot in Adele street near Figueroa
street.
$1s00-Lot on King street near Figueroa
street.
$l000-Lots in Williamson tract.
$ll00-Lots in Williamson tract.
S2500-Lot in Diamond and Second
street
$3O0-Lot in First street in centre of town
at $500 front foot
$265-Lots in Manzanita Heights.
S7500-72 feet on Second street. near new
railroad depot; bargain.
$1050-Lot on Court street.
T725-Lot in Colina Park.
$1250-Lots i'll Angeleio Heights, on
Bellevue avenue.
%1100-Lots in Victor flights.
Sl050-Lots on Hawkins street.
SS50-Lots in R0semount tract
S1250-20 acres on Figueroa street.
S250-Lot in Ella Hills tract.
15,000-Lot on west side of Figueroa
street, l41x3OS feet.
S125-Lot on Los Angeles street, in center
of town, at S125 front foot.
BILLINGS & MeGOWN.
IT 10 n Spring street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
SATURDAY, AUGUST IS, 1881.

The great edition of the San Fran
cisco Examiner mainly devoted to Los
Angeles county is expected to be
issued on Monday next; We learn
( hat it will comprise some thirty-two
pages, and that it will embody an
exhaustive statistical and pictorial
history of this section.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

TIE City tax rate of Los Angeles
this year is only $1.3O on the hundred
dollars of valuation. This is graft
fying reduction. Last year the rate
was 81 so on the same scale of valua-
ton. The hard-bested taxpayer feels
like exclaiming, "Small favors thank
fully received; large ones accordin'." F"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

THE HERALD is heartily glad to
learn, from authoritative private ad-
vices, that the Associated Press alarm
list articles concerning the health of
our patriotic Democratic Governor are
all leather and prunella. While he has
been indisposed, according to informa-
tion we deem reliable, Mr.. Bartlett is
by no means in critical condition,
nor has he been at any time since
these gruesome rumors have become
fashionable.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

EVEN bonanza millionaires are not
able to corner wheat at extravagant
figures without being cinched. The
bank of Nevada is said to have lost
several millions in the late wheat
deal, and, in consequence, the mex
,orable settlements have made money
tight at the Golden Gate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

The meeting of the Democratic
State Club, which took place in San
Francisco yesterday evening, was de-
voted to the consideration of our ship
ping interests. In addition, it
adopted resolution asking President
Cleveland to visit this coast. We are
afraid that this last well-intended
movement, in which all Of our people
join, will not materialize in the per-
son of President Cleveland. His
Washington engagements are too ext
cent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13

TIE northeast has gone through dis
astrous experiences at the hands OF
the weather-clerk. Drouth, which is
really far more frequent in the East
than here, has done its utmost malign
Offices in a very extensive tract of
country this summer. Even in the
San joaquin valley there has not been
failure Of crops for five years; and
in the current year of grace, there has
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-13
NstIce to Mail Subscribers.

The papers of all delinquent mail sub
ucribers to the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD
will be promptly discontinued hereafter.
No papers will be sent to subscribers by
mail unless the same have been paid for in
advance. This rule is inflexible.
AYERS & LYNCH.